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We just had the semi-annual time change on Sunday, November 3. While you and your family may have enjoyed gaining an extra hour of sleep, you may find yourself feeling more tired than usual. Maybe you’re becoming moody, or anxious. Because it gets dark ...
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is a life-altering event. Suddenly, many things have to change – not the least of which is your future plans. As you and your loved ones are dealing with the emotional aspects of a diagnosis, ...
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are illnesses that affect not just the individual, but the rest of their family as well. Many experts consider family members to be the “second victims” of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, and are now exploring ...
Dealing with the death of a parent is difficult no matter how old or young you are. Yes, the passing of a parent is the natural order of things, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be devastating and cause significant upheaval in your life.
The loss of a ...
Everyone has memory lapses from time to time – it’s simply a sign of our busy, jam-packed lives. However, if you or a loved one are in your senior years and are experiencing “senior moments” more and more frequently, it’s natural to be concerned and ...
New Englanders are no strangers to long, cold, snowy winters. While this transforms the landscape into a Currier & Ives print, it also can spell danger with slippery roads, subzero temperatures and unpredictable storms.
“Winter can be treacherous ...
Gratitude is something we think a lot about during the month of November. The obvious reason is Thanksgiving – a time when we gather with friends and family to celebrate each other and give thanks for the blessings in our lives. What you may not know is ...
Thanksgiving is a special time of year for us to gather with the people we love to give thanks, spend time together and, of course, enjoy a delicious meal. Many of us have Thanksgiving traditions we look forward to every year. But when a family member ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...
While we all know that change will happen in our lives, especially as we get older, we don’t often like being in the middle of it. That’s especially true when it comes time to shift from a large family home into a smaller senior living apartment. ...
Since Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and affects more than 5 million people in the United States, you have more than likely been affected by or know someone affected by the disease. Generally, Alzheimer’s affects adults over the ...
Once we reach a certain age, our bodies and our health tend not to be as great as in the past. We get slower, have aches and pains that weren’t there before, and overall we start feeling the effects of age. While this is all normal, what’s not a normal ...